--- title: Blog | Optimum Retailing | retail operations description: retail operations | Learn how AI is impacting brick-and-mortar retailers today. --- [Skip to content](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/tag/retail-operations#main-content) [![Black Logo](https://20483003.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20483003/hubfs/OR_2024/OR_logo.png?width=137&height=50&name=OR_logo.png)](https://optimumretailing.com/) ![MENU](https://20483003.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20483003/OR_2024/menu-icon.svg) [Why OR?](https://optimumretailing.com/about-or/) [Verticals](https://optimumretailing.com/verticals/) Solution [Self-Optimizing Stores](https://optimumretailing.com/self-optimizing-stores/) [Team Productivity](https://optimumretailing.com/team-productivity/) [Automated Improvements](https://optimumretailing.com/automated-improvements/) [Integrations](https://optimumretailing.com/integrations/) [Realgram AI](https://optimumretailing.com/realgram-ai/) [Client Successes](https://optimumretailing.com/client-success/) [What OR Clients Say](https://optimumretailing.com/what-or-clients-say/) Insights [Blog](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog) [Resources](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/resources) [Book a Demo](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/demo-request) # Optimum Retailing Blog Browse by topic Select a Topic All Topics AI & GenAI AI + RFID AI insights AI Merchandising AI planogram apparel retail assortment planning blog brick and mortar compliance consumer behavior consumer electronics customer experience customer journey hyperlocal inventory management merchandising microtrend milestones new tech Optimum Retailing Team personalization planograms press release real-time store insights Realgram AI retail automation retail data retail insights retail operations retail store space planning RFID RFID in retail RFID inventory management store performance Store-specific intelligence Sustainability Grocery Stores tech telco tradeshow visual merchandising whitepaper Subscribe to our blog [![](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Photo%20for%20Blog.jpg?width=740&length=740&name=Photo%20for%20Blog.jpg)](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/our-top-takeaways-and-predictions-from-retail-technology-show-2025) retail operations ### [Our Top Takeaways and Predictions From Retail Technology Show 2025](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/our-top-takeaways-and-predictions-from-retail-technology-show-2025) April 15, 2025 | [Optimum Retailing](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/author/optimum-retailing) Another Retail Technology Show (RTS) has wrapped — and we’re kicking off the spring season with fresh ideas, new connections, and a stronger sense of... 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That’s the power of effective inventory... 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However, its... [Read More](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/automated-photo-compliancegiving-visibility-and-time-back-to-retail-leaders-and-stores/) [![Orange and blue dice laid out in a grid pattern](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OR%20-%20Blog3.jpeg?width=740&length=740&name=OR%20-%20Blog3.jpeg)](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/leveraging-retail-technology-to-build-operational-resiliency-in-the-face-of-uncertainty) retail operations ### [Leveraging Retail Technology to Build Operational Resiliency in the Face of Uncertainty](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/leveraging-retail-technology-to-build-operational-resiliency-in-the-face-of-uncertainty) May 21, 2024 | [Optimum Retailing](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/author/optimum-retailing) The global brick-and-mortar retail industry has been more resilient in recent years than anticipated. From the rise of e-commerce to the shockwaves... [Read More](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/leveraging-retail-technology-to-build-operational-resiliency-in-the-face-of-uncertainty) [![An image of multiple robotic stocking arms illustrates one way automation can be used in brick & mortar retail.](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OR%20Blog.jpeg?width=740&length=740&name=OR%20Blog.jpeg)](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/strengthening-brick-mortar-retail-operations-with-artificial-intelligence-and-automation) retail operations ### [Strengthening Brick & Mortar Retail Operations with Artificial Intelligence and Automation](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/strengthening-brick-mortar-retail-operations-with-artificial-intelligence-and-automation) May 7, 2024 | [Optimum Retailing](https://marketing.optimumretailing.com/blog/author/optimum-retailing) Artificial intelligence (A.I.) and automation are now at the core of brick & mortar retail’s digital transformation. These technological advancements... 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